Legislation
Save the Pub Group fails to get change in planning law through Parliament
The Save The Pub Group's bid to scrap permitted development rights for pubs has failed to make it through Parliament.
Archives for December 15, 2016
NHS Health Survey for England 2015
NHS Health Survey: 31% of men drink above recommended guidelines
More men than women drink above the recommended alcohol guidelines on a weekly basis, latest NHS health statistics have revealed.
Punch takeover
‘Monster-tie’ Heineken/Punch deal could threaten tenants, industry warns
Industry figures have expressed ‘serious concern’ over Heineken’s bid to acquire almost 2,000 Punch Taverns pubs.
Punch takeover
Sale of 1,900 Punch pubs to Heineken moves one step closer
Heineken has moved one step closer to acquiring the lions share of Punch Taverns' pub estate, after three of the pubco’s top shareholders gave their support.
ALMR
ALMR announces major initiatives to boost jobs in post-Brexit climate
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has announced two major initiatives to boost jobs in the hospitality sector.
Pubs
Wet-led sites fall by 2.1% in the last year
The number of wet-led sites has fallen by 2.1% in the past 12 months compared to the more marginal decrease in the number of food-led premises (0.4%) latest research has revealed.
Greene King
Greene King launches support package to boost cask and keg ale sales
Greene King has launched a support package for pubs to help drive cask and keg ale sales.